& Dietetic Internship

Program Details

• 39 credits

• 5 consecutive semesters (including one summer course prior to the first fall semester) as a full-time student

• Cohort-based model | 8 students each year
  

• Graduate study and degree requirements established by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) and the Accreditation Council on Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND)

• Exceeds the minimum 1,000 hours of supervised practice experience (dietetic internship) necessary to become a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN)

• Applied Dietetic Practice courses utilize food service management, community, and clinical facilities throughout the Fargo-Moorhead area and surrounding communities. Learn more about Community Resources.
  

• Personalized advising and mentorship from full-time faculty throughout the program (100% with doctorates in their respective fields)

• Strategically designed coursework connecting theory and practical experience

• Emphasis on dietetic leadership and professional communication skills

• Intensive preparation for the CDR exam including comprehensive review, practice tests, and a 2-day workshop

• A master's capstone project to apply knowledge of dietetics and validate leadership skills

• 100% of graduates are employed within 12 months of completing the program*

• 100% pass rate of Concordia nutrition and dietetics graduates within one year of program completion*
  

*Outcomes from 2023 graduates

After receiving my bachelor's degree in nutrition, I did not feel like I was ready to apply my knowledge in a dietetic setting. Through the dedication of the staff at Concordia, their genuine care for my success, and their constant reliability and thoughtfulness, I feel more than prepared to enter the field of dietetics! At Concordia's DI/MS program, you do not just increase your knowledge about nutrition and dietetics, but you are given opportunities to be a future dietitian that truly makes a lasting impact wherever you go.

Anna Seefeldt 2023 Graduate